Jonathan Kingdon

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Jonathan Kingdon (born 1935 in Tanzania) is a zoologist, science author, and artist; a research associate at the University of Oxford. [1] [2] [3]

He focuses on taxonomic illustration and evolution of the mammals of Africa. He is a contributor to The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing. He was awarded the 1993 Silver Medal of the Zoological Society of London, and was awarded the Royal Geographical Society's Cherry Kearton Medal and Award in 1998. [4]

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References

  1. "Jonathan Kingdon". University of Oxford, Department of Zoology. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
  2. "Dr Jonathan Kingdon". Wildlife Conservation Research Unit. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
  3. "Jonathan Kingdon". Gallery Pangolin. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
  4. "Medals and Awards" (PDF). Royal Geographical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2013.